Denny's Rest
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Denny's Rest has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Royal Palm Beach restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- pancake batter 50F at 9:40 AM ( cooling since 10:40PM)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- shredded cheese 50F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50-53F- cold holding, vanilla cream 50-53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- pancake batter 50F at 9:40 AM ( cooling since 10:40PM)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- shredded cheese 50F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50-53F- cold holding, vanilla cream 50-53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline - in use avocados with stickers atttached- educated operator- employee removed. **Warning**
08B-39-4
61
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for raw shell eggs at cookline- operator provided for remaining 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline prep counter in use bananas with stickers attached - educated operator - operator removed and washed properly.
08B-39-4
82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a container with chicken tenders full of frozen water from the condensation inside reach in freezer under Fryer station. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed double pan with pumpkin pancakes batter at 9:19am(48°F cooling since 6:30am, rechecked at 9:55am same temperature. Operator removed extra pan and moved product to inside of reach in cooler. Rechecked again at 9:53am (48°F cooling). Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler under flat top grill an small container with diced tomatoes 46°F cold Holding, per operator product stored over 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler under flat top grill an small container with diced tomatoes 46°F cold Holding, per operator product stored over 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed raw shell eggs with no time mark on cook line. Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator timed marked product for the remaining time of 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deep container with Cooked sausage 115°F hot Holding seating on flat top grill. Per operator product was reheated on oven approximately 2 hours ago and place on hot Holding. Operator decided to use time control. Operator added to time control list and marked product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food ( muffins and Canadian bacon) and/or clean equipment or utensils ( spatula, plates)without washing hands. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored above cooked rice Observed raw chicken stored above French fries Both inside reach in freezer on cook line. Observed raw burgers stored above cheese sticks inside walk-in freezer. All non commercially packaged. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed double pan with pumpkin pancakes batter at 9:19am(48°F cooling since 6:30am, rechecked at 9:55am same temperature. Operator removed extra pan and moved product to inside of reach in cooler. Rechecked again at 9:53am (48°F cooling). Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
03D-15-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line with a lot of condensation
22-16-4
30
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. hash browns (55F- Cooling ) at 9:45 (since 8:45) 53F at 10:25 - in closed container- at current rate of cooling Food will not reach 41F within remaining 3.5 hours- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top by fryer- raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Food left out on counter.Food out of temperature 1.5 hrs. Operator moved to lowboy cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box- link sausage (111F - Hot Holding) Food out of temperature 45min. Operator moved to flat top and heated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in hot well at 125F. Operator removed scoop. Advised operator hot well utensils temperature must be 135F or higher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
58
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's Rest on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's Rest?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's Rest.
How does Denny's Rest compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Denny's Rest most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Denny's Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's Rest have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's Rest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Denny's Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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